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Sony WH1000XM3 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones $418.22 + 2000 QFF Points (Presale, Dispatching 26/9) @ Qantas Store

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Sony WH1000XM3 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones $418.22 + 2000 QFF Points (Presale, Dispatching 26/9) @ Qantas Store
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adamm12 on 11/09/2018 - 10:08 qantasstore.com.au (3699 clicks)
Last edited 11/09/2018 - 11:38 by 1 other user

Considering getting these and this seems to be cheapest price I could find for local stock. Pre - Sale, Dispatching 26/9

Product information
This premium headphone features Sony's industry leading Noise-Cancelling technology (3rd generation), ambient sound modes and a suite of custom settings via the Sony Headphones Connect App.

WH1000XM3 also offers the latest in Bluetooth technologies, including NFC pairing and unmatched wireless audio quality, with both LDAC and aptX HD support.

Features:

30 Hour Battery Life
Industry-leading Noise Cancelling (3rd generation)
Premium 32bit DAC + Analogue
Amplifier (QN1), for better sound
Sony Headphones Connect App control
Adaptive Sound Control, automatically adjusts NC and ambient sound modes to suit your activity and environment
10min charge = 5hr playback (USB-C charging)
Integrated Google Assistant/Amazon Alexa
Clearer voice-calls (4 mics + beam-forming)
Custom power-off settings, via App.
SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX HD/LDAC

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  • googoogaga on 11/09/2018 - 10:22
    +3

    $499.95 is RRP if anyone was wondering

    • Charity on 11/09/2018 - 22:45
      -7

      was $269.40 @ JB Hi-Fi in March to put this deal in perspective… edit my bad this is the new xm3 not xm2… still quite a premium

      • Soothsayer on 11/09/2018 - 22:49
        +3

        Impressive that JB was selling these 6 months before release!

  • Legend279 on 11/09/2018 - 10:22

    I was looking at buying these today as well. I checked the price on the US Sony Store and it was $350 so around $499 AUD, I think its not a bad deal with the Points and Payment. I am still not sure, if I should wait or pre-order now…

    • edshays on 11/09/2018 - 10:27
      +1

      Depends how much you're willing to pay. xm2 was $350 before Christmas last year, so I assume you'd be that price in the next couple of months if you're willing to wait.

      • Legend279 on 11/09/2018 - 10:31

        Really? I think they XM3 won't drop bellow $400 but the XM2 will get reduced to clear out?

    • [Deactivated] on 11/09/2018 - 12:12

      It’s already on the Aus Sony store. $499 is the RRP.

  • blighst on 11/09/2018 - 10:37

    Do these fix the design flaws of the XM2?

    • stratbargain on 11/09/2018 - 10:46
      +3

      What flaws?

      The XM2 fixed the cracking headband of the XM1. The XM3 are supposes to be lighter and more comfortable, but apart from that I don't think there were any major flaws with the XM2 to fix. That said this does have USB C so it does fix the micro usb flaw on the XM2.

      • mustbargain on 11/09/2018 - 10:53

        from what i read, the xm2 had the same cracking headband flaw.

        • blighst on 11/09/2018 - 11:39

          Yep this is what I heard too

        • montorola on 11/09/2018 - 12:03
          +9

          @blighst:

          Sounds like a cracking review.

        • plmko on 11/09/2018 - 12:07
          +6

          And did you just google that and click the first link to Reddit?

          Pretty sure the same Reddit threads show that the one guy who claimed that had a vendetta against Sony and posted the same thread across any forum he could find.

        • blighst on 11/09/2018 - 12:12

          @plmko:

          Not really, I've heard it mentioned a few times (here too). Maybe they heard it from that guy but idk

        • Grandpipe on 11/09/2018 - 12:41
          +6

          had mine for almost a year, no cracking issues. Pretty sure the flaw some BS.

        • mustbargain on 11/09/2018 - 12:50
          +1

          found it on the Sony forum too
          https://us.community.sony.com/s/question/0D50B00004JW8ZLSA1/…

        • allenhori on 11/09/2018 - 13:04

          @Grandpipe: same here.so far no sign of cracking. Fingers crossed.

        • Diji1 on 11/09/2018 - 13:04
          +1

          @montorola: Badoom tish.

        • spriggy on 11/09/2018 - 13:36
          +2

          Same. Had mine for more than a year no cracking issues. Maybe their head is too big?

        • Make it so on 11/09/2018 - 14:11

          As far as I know, they replaced the plastic with metal. So unless it has metal fatigue….

        • mustbargain on 11/09/2018 - 14:52

          @Make it so: is this regarding the xm2 or xm3?

        • Make it so on 11/09/2018 - 15:11

          @mustbargain: The 1000XM2 has a metal headband. Nothing to worry about.

        • Melb69 on 11/09/2018 - 20:12

          Ive had mine for about 9mths no issue. I believe the issue was the plastic near the hinge point.Not metal band. XM2 worth getting if after a discount over the Xm3.

          Xm3 does fix turning off NC when not plugged into cable or being linked to bluetooth. Just leave an audio cable in there to fix
          Supposedly more comfortable. I had no issues. Bose confortplus are lighter which helps with comfort. Xm3 meant to be improved in comfort from. Xm2.

        • CactusReloaded on 12/09/2018 - 08:10
          +1

          I've had mine for a year and regularly fall asleep with them on and roll over on them and no damage whatsoever. Very durable.

        • mustbargain on 12/09/2018 - 12:12

          Hi All,

          after some research, it is said the headband flaw might be fixed.
          someone asked the question on amazon, and a sony rep has replied to it

          https://www.amazon.com/ask/questions/asin/B07G4MNFS1/11/ref=…

          below is what i got from the link above.

          Is the headband made of metal now, or is it still the same easily-breakable plastic that plagued the previous two models?
          Answer: Hi orenb, The WH-1000XM3 has an improved mechanical design and stronger plastic to help prevent headband breakage. Regards,
          Zac

          Sony U. Manufacturer · September 6, 2018

    • lostn on 11/09/2018 - 15:25

      They are more comfortable, ear cups more spacious. NC has been improved even further. Otherwise there have been no wide spread issues reported of XM2.

  • Soothsayer on 11/09/2018 - 10:40
    +2

    Can anyone who has bought a Qantas + QFF points offer before, confirm a tax invoice is supplied and if the listed GST would be for $418.22 in this case?

    Claiming TRS to make this $376 is very tempting.

    • bodysurfer on 11/09/2018 - 11:16
      +5

      I got the recent similar RM Williams boots from Qantas Store and tax invoice (via email) states

      "Total PTS 2,000 + AUD $315.35
      inc. $28.67 GST"

      • Soothsayer on 11/09/2018 - 11:44

        Thanks mate, great info!

        So 10% GST would make these ~$380 after TRS. Worth a punt, doubt they will get below this price for several months and they could easily be resold on eBay for most, if not all of that price.

  • NotAnAudiophile on 11/09/2018 - 10:47
    +4

    how do i get 2000 points as i have 0 now?

    • 191919 on 11/09/2018 - 10:50
      +7

      send me your bank dets and i'll hook you up

    • mustbargain on 11/09/2018 - 10:52
      -1

      sign up for a credit card and get the bonus points then cancel.

    • Samsungnote10 on 11/09/2018 - 10:56

      Salvation army

    • nkahoang on 11/09/2018 - 12:45
      +3

      well, then I'd say this deal is pointless to you

    • idonotknowwhy on 11/09/2018 - 13:54

      Do you ever shop at woolworths? Hook that shit up to Qantas.

  • NotAnAudiophile on 11/09/2018 - 11:05

    Dammit I have a flight on 26 Sep, what are the chances of getting 1 before then?

    • bodysurfer on 11/09/2018 - 11:11

      Pretty unlikely unless they release them early. But delivery is good, I just got the RM Williams offer similar to this from Qantas Store and it was delivered within 2 days (to a non major town in QLD) - even though when I ordered it said expected delivery 19 sept.

    • MikeWhitneysHair on 11/09/2018 - 11:19

      Similar story here, leaving 27th! On Qantas no less! Doubt these are available with the airline somewhere at Melbourne airport though

      • NotAnAudiophile on 11/09/2018 - 11:25

        I know right! Its grand final weekend and plenty of folks are leaving for a holiday.

        • MikeWhitneysHair on 11/09/2018 - 11:27

          I just bought the Bose ones last night because I knew they'd be delivered before I flew out…and now this. I'm convinced there's a way we can both pick them up at the airport somehow!

          From my research though it seems its online only, our best hope is that some other distributor releases them a week earlier at a decent price (which is somewhat unlikely)

    • Pandamony on 11/09/2018 - 13:12

      Similar story, though I have a flight with Qantas on 1st October. Estimated delivery is by 4 October according to their website. Any chance that it could arrive by 28 Sep so that I can claim the TRS?

    • [Deactivated] on 11/09/2018 - 20:41
      +1

      It really depends, I had my PXC550 sent by JBHIFI via express Toll and it was a week ahead of ETA.

      edit: while other times it was like a few day after ETA, I think it depends what item and where they source it from.

  • KustomAU on 11/09/2018 - 12:09

    Sony Store says their pre-order stock should arrive 30 Sept. How does Qantas start shipping theirs before Sony?

    • MikeWhitneysHair on 11/09/2018 - 12:12

      Because they're different stores? Sounds like it's not an embargo on releasing stock, just a different logistics company or backend store configuration.

  • [Deactivated] on 11/09/2018 - 12:19

    So cheap man give me a dozen

  • Paul Atreides on 11/09/2018 - 12:21

    Is this usb c charging or micro usb? Specs says usb c but comes with a micro usb cable?

    • [Deactivated] on 11/09/2018 - 12:35
      +2

      It’s USB-C

    • narcoleptic-haze on 11/09/2018 - 12:36

      It's USB-C, that was one of the things they updated. The microUSB must be a typo.

    • giventofly on 11/09/2018 - 13:18

      USB C

  • Yorkshire-Man on 11/09/2018 - 12:41
    +1

    My view is these are great for Android users but not for Apple users. I own the QC35’s which are looking a bit tired after a couple of years daily use. Purchased the mk2 version of these… had problems. I use my headphones on an iPad & an iPhone, the QC35’s are perfect, seemly jumping from one to the next, not the Sony’s. You need to manually disconnect then manually reconnect everytime you swap devices, first world problem (I get that) but very irritating. This is only an issue for Apple users, flawless on Android :)

    • Grandpipe on 11/09/2018 - 12:44
      +1

      Know if this is fixed in XM3? I have this, it sucks, wish it was easy swap like the QC35s

      • Yorkshire-Man on 11/09/2018 - 14:59
        +1

        I believe this is a long term Sony issue, it affects all Sony headphones for Apple users. I returned mine.

      • [Deactivated] on 11/09/2018 - 16:20

        Can confirm this has NOT been fixed.

    • Ramrunner on 12/09/2018 - 08:59
      +1

      Easy fix is buying Android not iPhone.

      (As he ducks behind the closest cover he can find)

  • leoleakey on 11/09/2018 - 12:46

    wroth it to spending 74070 points get it for free ? or $418.22 + 2000 QFF Points is better deal?

    thanks

    • KBZ on 11/09/2018 - 12:49
      +4

      Going rate is 1c/pt so 74070 = 740 bucks not worth it.
      Considering RRP is $499.95.
      Hence better with the above deal mechanics of $418.22 + 2000pts (~$428.22).

      • leoleakey on 11/09/2018 - 12:50

        thanks so much

      • murkywater on 11/09/2018 - 13:03
        +2

        Where can you get the rate of 1c/pt if not redeeming it for flights?

        19000 points gets you a $100 Woolworths gift card, which equates to $0.52 per point. For 74070 I can get $389.8 of Woolworths cards, or this instead.

        I would rather go for this.

        EDIT: If you're downvoting please leave a comment. Very happy to be proven wrong.

        • ely on 11/09/2018 - 13:19

          Did not downvote, but apparently by selling on Gumtree; 1c/point seems to be a common price point.

          Note that it's also against Qantas T&Cs, but that's probably no going to be a problem for you as a seller.

        • KBZ on 11/09/2018 - 13:26

          Usually everyone quotes/values pts as 1c/pt.

          There's one seller on OZB that is quite well known for buying 1c/pt which will not get your account closed.
          I've never dealt with him but if you search OZB there's been lots of positive experiences.

        • murkywater on 11/09/2018 - 13:43

          @KBZ: I see. Thanks guys. Will do that instead of Woolworths cards then :)

        • Pandaroo on 11/09/2018 - 14:38
          +1

          $0.052 per point not $0.52 hey?

        • whichtyler on 11/09/2018 - 15:07

          @Shibbyyy: $0.0052 per point even!

        • murkywater on 11/09/2018 - 15:26

          @Shibbyyy: Should be 0.52c or $0.0052

        • bowtiehoon on 11/09/2018 - 21:01

          Not going to downvote you but the way i value points is…best value DJs egift card is $250 for 39700 = 0.0063 per point…so i value 74070 at around $466
          $418.22 + 2000pts is better value…2000 points for me is worth $12.59

          but seriously, its all too close to rrp for my liking…

  • Aznes on 11/09/2018 - 12:51
    +1

    Thanks OP, bought one!

  • murkywater on 11/09/2018 - 12:58

    Would like this but dont have any points for another few weeks.. Ah well.

  • giventofly on 11/09/2018 - 13:00

    I've dodged a bullet with my MDR-1000X. They have been absolutely perfect. No cracking in the band, nothing.

    Would 100% recommend these over the Bose equivalent purely based on my experience with the 1000X and XM2.

  • laviosa on 11/09/2018 - 13:10

    I'm sure they sound amazing but $420 is just too much cash for me to spend

    • giventofly on 11/09/2018 - 13:15
      +1

      They'll drop in price. Personally, I wouldn't buy until sub $370.

      • NotAnAudiophile on 11/09/2018 - 13:21
        +1

        Drop in price is for sure. Thing is how it takes….probably xmas.

    • Excelsior on 11/09/2018 - 16:39

      Wait until it drops to around $350 :-)

    • Jiv on 13/09/2018 - 10:06

      I don't think people buy these headphones for sound fidelity…

      It's more for their ANC, bluetooth, and hands-free features. And comfort even when worn for long hours.

      You won't find those kind of features in most high-fidelity headphones, I think.

  • carnophobia on 11/09/2018 - 13:24

    Anyone know the easiest and fastest way to get 2000 points?

    • frbargain on 11/09/2018 - 13:31
      +1

      Ask your mate or family to transfer you some.

      • carnophobia on 11/09/2018 - 13:43

        I don't know anyone with QFF, but I guess that would be the easiest way. Thanks!

        • MikeWhitneysHair on 11/09/2018 - 15:01

          Do you have a credit card tied to a reward system? You might be able to convert there

  • PaperplaneXXX on 11/09/2018 - 13:48
    -4

    at this price better buy Bang Olufsen with 15% discount and claim GST if fly overseas.
    They are amazing.
    Sony feels like a bit overpriced

  • BargainKen on 11/09/2018 - 14:22

    Still a bit bummed no multi-pairing mode like the Bose.

  • bloobat on 11/09/2018 - 15:28

    Will be able to get these for cost from JB but not sure if they'll be above or below this haha, anyone got an idea on the markup on this sort of thing?

    • frbargain on 11/09/2018 - 19:01

      Sony employees get it for around half price if that's any indication

      • bloobat on 12/09/2018 - 05:35

        Awesome, thanks :)

  • fufufu on 11/09/2018 - 16:20
    +1

    anyone know how long these usually take to arrive? Melbourne if that matters.

    • GUYANDSON on 11/09/2018 - 17:08
      +1

      I picked up the Bowers & Wilkins PX from the last deal, came within 2 days. Ordered on a Sunday and had it Tuesday morning, it was shipped express with toll from a JB Hi-fi from somewhere in melb. I think it was their corporate/wholesaler side of the business.

      This is also veeeery tempting…

  • buddylove on 11/09/2018 - 17:13

    just ordered a pair, estimated delivery is 5th of October and I'm flying to Europe on the 10th…. Fingers crossed!

  • shrewdster on 11/09/2018 - 18:12

    Ordered a pair as well! Will come in handy for all those interstate flights.

  • rne88 on 11/09/2018 - 20:16
    +1

    Thanks for this, just used my points to buy these for cheap… Now to sell those QC35 2s.

  • h0mbre on 11/09/2018 - 20:50
    +1

    Thanks OP.
    Used all my remaining points to get a pair for $350ish.
    Purely getting these because they're USB-C and my XM2s were the only MicroUSB thing I had to charge when I travel. I'll give the XM2s to my wife :D

  • thrillhouse on 12/09/2018 - 08:00

    Are these going to be a huge step up from the Bose QC35?

    Contemplating it, but I use iOS and worried about the reports of connectivity.

    • tightm8 on 12/09/2018 - 18:07

      There aren't connectivity issues, it's just spoilt people complaining you can't connect more than one device at a time e.g. I want to connect it to to my laptop while I'm on the train and also for it to be connected to my phone so it picks up calls…

  • McCloud on 12/09/2018 - 19:33

    Just ordered two pairs for me and my spouse. We were gunning for the Bose QC2 and waiting for the record low deal over black friday, but thought we'd treat ourselves to the new Sony's. The XM2s' ear holes were just too small and the headband didn't fit well, so the XM3 improvements were a sigh for sore eyes.

  • Soothsayer on 23/09/2018 - 22:36

    These have started shipping from the other deal @ Addicted to Audio, and Sony shop themselves.

    Has anyone had theirs from this deal ship yet?

    • qvinto on 24/09/2018 - 10:06

      Not yet it seems. Should start shipping on the 26th

    • joshx on 24/09/2018 - 16:18

      wrong area, please delete.

    • buddylove on 26/09/2018 - 17:50

      received an email from Qantas yesterday afternoon, shipping details lodged with Aust Post. awaiting pickup…

    • thrillhouse on 28/09/2018 - 16:00

      Received mine yesterday!

  • h0mbre on 27/09/2018 - 09:49

    Got mine this morning, charging up now :)

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